ICPA Members Define the Practice of Pediatric Chiropractic

The ICPA's ground breaking study, The Safety and Effectiveness of Pediatric Chiropractic: A Survey of Chiropractors and Parents in a Practice-Based Research Network, was published this month in the prestigious, biomedical journal, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing. The objective of this study was to describe the practice of pediatric chiropractic, including its safety and effectiveness.

The results of the study determined that " the indicated primary reason for chiropractic care of children was "wellness care." With respect to condition-based presentations, musculoskeletal conditions were the most common, in addition to nonmusculoskeletal conditions of childhood. The most common techniques used were Diversified Technique, Gonstead Technique, Thompson technique, and Activator Methods. Treatment-associated complications were not indicated by the chiropractic and parent responders. Chiropractor responders indicated three adverse events per 5,438 office visits from the treatment of 577 children. The parent responders indicated two adverse events from 1,735 office visits involving the care of 239 children. Both sets of responders indicated a high rate of improvement with respect to the children's presenting complaints, in addition to salutary effects unrelated to the children's initial clinical presentations."


Dr. Joel Alcantara, ICPA Research Director and presenting author said, " this paper shows the preliminary results of the ICPA's Children's PBRN on the safety and effectiveness of pediatric chiropractic- Phase One. The final data is now compiled and we have begun data collection for Phase Two of our Children's PBRN. We are pleased that a major biomedical CAM journal respects the importance pediatric chiropractic and we foresee greater collaboration with the general CAM and allopathic community on the importance of chiropractic for children.

Connect With Us


Follow Me on Pinterest

"After just one session of Acupuncture and a Chiropractic Adjustment my pain level immediately began to reside and I had a renewed sense of hope. I really could not believe it. Dr. Kristine had already started giving me back my life. " -Liz

save_medallion.png
50% off Initial Consultation and Exam.  Please fill out this form or mention to redeem.

Not valid for

Medicare patients

Captcha Verification Image

Office Hours

DayOpenClosed
Monday10:00am6:00pm
Tuesday10:00am6:00pm
Wednesday10:00am6:00pm
Thursday10:00am6:00pm
Friday10:00am6:00pm
SaturdayClosedClosed
SundayClosedClosed

Community Content

Member Wellness

Welcome Guest!

Want access to members only content?
Sign in with your account, or register to become a member below.

Contact

Baker Chiropractic and Acupuncture
106 W. 11th Street Suite 1500
Kansas City, MO 64105
Get Directions
Top